U3L12 Review

Because of Chinese advancements in gunpowder weapons, historians often consider _____ to have been the first gunpowder empire.

• the Yuan

• the Ming

• the Manchus

• the Qing

What was the goal of the Ming dynasty when it first took power in China in the 1300s?

• to restore traditional Chinese rule

• to reduce the influence of Confucianism

• to modernize China along a Western model

• to reduce the influence of foreigners in China

Although initially viewed as foreigners by the Chinese, the Ming gradually were accepted because they

• rejected the isolation of the late Ming rulers.

• embraced Confucianism and Chinese culture.

• eliminated at the Mongol threat to the north.

• brought all of China under their control.

Under the Tokugawa rulers, Japan was

• governed largely by daimyo who were loyal to the emperor.

• unified and ruled by a strong, centralized government.

• influenced heavily by Chinese culture and politics for this first time.

• isolated by European powers that refused to trade with the country.

After the United States forced Japan to open to foreign trade, why did Japan remain open?

• The country needed imported food to feed its growing population.

• The country believed the population would reject foreign influences.

• The country recognized it needed foreign help to keep growing economically.

• The country lacked the means to force and keep foreigners out.

How did Peter the Great change Russian culture?

• He incorporated the artistic styles of India and China.

• He introduced European customs and learning.

• He strengthened the role of the Orthodox Church in the government.

• All of the above

Over time, ______ was instrumental in weakening the power of the Romanov dynasty.

• the growing power of the oprichnina
• Russia's rejection of outside influences

• the growing power of the Orthodox Church

• Russia's outdated social system

Russia, China and Japan are considered to be a part of what area? (Select all that apply)

• A. Europe

• B. Eurasia

• C. America

• D. Orion

The Russian ruler who expanded its boundaries was

• Ivan IV

• Henry VIII

• Louis XIV

• Batu

Centralizing the government is a key component to establishing a strong empire.

• True

• False